Approach trek through a spectacular valley surrounded by some grand Andean peaks.

With easy access from Huaraz, the approach to Ishinca is through the spectacular valley of the same name, past quaint villages and old knotted trees in the Queñual forests.Camping high near a small lake makes this a really enjoyable acclimatisation trip with easy snow and glacier climbing until the final summit pitch. The rewards will be great views of Ranrapalca, Tocllaraju and the Quebrada Cojup!

The program does not include:

Route

Many of the access roads to and from the Huascarán National Park are dirt roads and some sections of these road might be very bumpy in addition to winding sections in the ascents/descents.

Trekking Trail & Climbing Route Notes

There are no toilets along the trail at any point.

Be aware that there may be some crossings of small rivers and streams that do not have any bridges but only large rocks serving as stepping stones.

Acclimatisation

For all climbs it’s imperative that you are well acclimatised, both for your enjoyment of the climb and your health. Speak to us about a suitable acclimatisation program before the climb which can be done via various 1-day treks and lower, less technical climbs.

Recommendations for Best Seasons

All year around. The best time is from mid-April to late September or early October.April, May and June are the best months for lovers of flowers and green landscape. July through August are the best months for blue sky & also an excellent period for photographers (warm colours and clear blue skies are great!). From September to April you get a mixed sunny and pretty cloudy landscape.

Weather

The entire Cordillera Blanca has a semi-dry and semi-cold climate, with an average maximum temperature of 23.9° C (75.0° F) and a minimum of 1.1° C (33.98° F). The climate is very unpredictable, even in the dry season it can rain. During the days it can vary from hot to very frigid temperatures, included rain and strong winds or snow over 4800 meters above sea level. It usually starts getting cloudy more often in early September. October and November are the months when after 2-3pm you can count on afternoon showers.